A shop owner has been told a retrospective planning application is needed for the T-Rex in Moray.
A giant light-up dinosaur is causing a planning headache in a seaside Moray town.John Webb, of Cullen Antiques Centre, said he installed the dinosaur head with the help of artist Jake Westlake in the hope of cheering people up.
However objections have since been lodged, and a retrospective planning application with Moray Council is now needed.More from NE Scotland, Orkney and Shetland - BBC News"I own the building and thought I'd put a bit of art on it to make people happy and put a smile on their faces.The T-Rex is in Cullen"It just adds a bit of colour and vibrancy to the place."
But Shane George, 59, whose property looks directly on to the roaring dinosaur head, said: "I hate it." And Gail Slater, 61, who also lives close by, added: "I don't like it. It's an eyesore. I know it's lovely for the kids, but is it necessary?"However another neighbour, who asked not to be named, said: "It's definitely divided opinion but I don't mind it at all. There's a lot more things to worry about right now than this.
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